Master’s Internship Position in Public Health, Epidemiology

The Ageing, Cancer and Disparities (ACADI) research unit, led by Dr Sophie Pilleron within the Department of Precision Health at the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH), is seeking a candidate for a six-month internship starting from January 2026. Applicants must be enrolled in a Master's program at the time of the internship, which must form an integral part of their degree requirements.

Background
About forty-six percent of people affected by colorectal cancer are aged 70 years, yet they remain under-represented in randomized controlled trials. This leads to limited evidence to guide treatment decisions in this heterogeneous population. To strengthen the evidence base on treatment strategies for older patients with colorectal cancer, it is important to identify medical doctors’ information needs regarding the effectiveness of these strategies for their older patients. We will therefore conduct an online survey among medical doctors involved in the treatment of colorectal cancer to identify their information needs related to the effectiveness of colorectal cancer treatment strategies for adults aged 70 years.
The master’s student will participate in data collection and analysis.

Key Accountabilities

• Contribute to data collection;
• Conduct descriptive statistical analyses;
• Interpret the results;
• Present scientific findings (e.g., oral presentation within the department, scientific article writing).
• Additionally, she/he will have the opportunity to engage in other research initiatives within the ACADI group.

Key Skills

• Master student in Public Health, Nursing, or Epidemiology.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing in French and/or English.

Training and Research Environment
This internship position will enable the student to develop, among other things, skills in statistical analyses, scientific writing, as well as project planning and teamwork.
The Ageing, Cancer and Disparities research group is a young, dynamic and multidisciplinary group comprising epidemiologists, a health psychologist and a nurse. We have expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research methods. More information about the group can be found here: https://www.lih.lu/en/research-scope/research-department/department-of-precision-health/ageing-cancer-and-disparities-acadi/
The Master student will be supervised by Dr Clémence Bafei and Dr. Sophie Pilleron.

Gender Equality
The LIH is an equal opportunities employer. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff. The LIH is attentive to gender representation among its leadership staff and aims to eliminate obstacles to the recruitment and promotion of female leaders and their career development.

Applications by email will not be considered.